Be flexible about your lane position Every curve is different, so there is no single best lane position for riding in all curves Be prepared to change your lane position as road, traffic, and weather conditions change
When riding through a curve What should you do?
Tips for driving on a bend When approaching a curve, slow down appropriately and position your car to the side of your lane which is opposite the direction of the curve As you continue to drive through the curve, smoothly position your vehicle towards the other side of your lane
When entering a curve you should position your motorcycle?
In the center of the lane When entering a curve, adjust your lane position to optimize your ability to see and be seen Riding in the right portion of your lane when traveling through a lefthand curve may help you spot oncoming traffic as soon as possible
When approaching a curve on a motorcycle it is best to do what?
The recommended method to negotiate a curve is to slow, look, press, and roll This is a good strategic procedure to use as long as decisions are made within the capabilities of the rider and the motorcycle 4
When driving around a curve should you focus?
When driving around a curve, you should focus: through the curve well ahead of your vehicle, along your path of travel
Why do you lean into a curve on a motorcycle?
In short, leaning the bike allows there to be a gravitational torque to balance the torque from the fake force Leaning prevents you from falling over With this many forces, it’s easy to see that you could have a net torque of zero Cars don’t have to lean to turn—but motorcycles do
When should I take a left curve?
Slow in, fast out is the best way to tackle a corner Adjust your speed so that you can stop in the distance of clear road you can see in front of you on your side of the road – this is called your Limit Point of Vision (LPOV), and is where the left and right sides of the road appear to meet
When you enter a left curve What should you do?
Turn as little as possible As you approach a curve, move to the side of your lane opposite of the direction of the curve For example, if the road curves to the left, move to the right side of your lane As you continue through the curve, position your vehicle towards the other side of your lane
When should you ride with a passenger?
With a passenger, you should travel a bit more slowly than you normally would, start slowing sooner than you normally would, and increase your following distance Always warn your passenger of any special conditions ahead
Do you reduce speed when entering a curve?
Slow down before you enter the curve Braking on a curve may cause you to skid Reduce speed before entering the curve, and slowly lighten the pressure on the brake until reaching the apex point (where the car is closest to the inside of the curve line)
When approaching turns or curves riders should travel?
Motorcycle riders should slow down when approaching curves in the road, especially if the roads are wet or the curve is a sharp one If motorcyclists are able to travel more slowly at curves, many single vehicle accidents could be avoided
When should you ride at night?
When riding at night, use your high beam (unless you are following or meeting another car), take advantage of the headlights of other vehicles, and wear reflective materials to increase your visibility
When driving around a curve your vehicle will tend to?
The techniques for driving around curves and corners are basically the same In a curve or corner, the vehicle will want to go straight ahead while you want to turn If you are going too fast, or if the road is slippery, the vehicle will win and you won’t get around the corner or curve
What are 3 things you can do to avoid a collision?
Depending on the situation, you can do one of these 3 things to prevent a collision: stop, steer away or speed up
Do you keep your foot on the gas when turning?
As you begin turning the wheel, release the pressure on the brake Through the apex of the turn, there shouldn’t be any pressure on the brake Instead, apply light pressure to gas pedal as you come out of the turn
What’s the four second rule?
Use the 4-second rule This could be a road sign, a tree, or even a piece of tire on the shoulder of the highway Count the number of seconds in between the car in front of you passing the object and your vehicle passing it If you count at least 4 seconds, you are at a safe following distance
What is a concern when cresting a hill?
Approaching the crest of a hill At night you are likely to be able to see headlights Sometimes you could find wildlife on the road the other side of a hill – animals won’t be able to see you coming and the geography of the hill could also make it more difficult to hear your vehicle coming
When coming to a curve or the top of a hill you should?
Whenever you come to a hill or curve, adjust your speed so you can stop if necessary
Why is turning right harder on a motorcycle?
Since your right foot is more responsive, and more practiced it “feels” easier to turn that way When you turn right, your left side is controlling things, and your left side is a little slower, a little stiffer, and it just doesn’t “feel” as comfortable
Do you turn the handlebars when turning a motorcycle?
To turn a motorcycle at slow speed, the most crucial element is to turn the handlebar in the direction you want to go We are actually turning the wheel, via the handlebar, into the direction of the turn
What is a good lean angle on motorcycle?
The maximum lean angle for most motorcycles will fall within the range of 25 to 50 degrees [Bartlett, 2011] On a flat, 250-foot curve, a motorcycle that can lean 25 degrees will be able to achieve a speed of 42 mph before components begin to contact the roadway
Should you lean into a curve?
To stop the bike from tipping over, you need to lean into the curve If you are not leaning in enough for your cornering speed, the centripetal force will overcome gravity and throw the bike and you out of the turn and into the ditch, or worse
Why do bikes not fall over?
There are two theories as to how the bike keeps itself upright One is the gyroscopic theory, where the spinning wheel provides enough stability to stop the bike from falling By mounting a second wheel that spins counter to the first, the gyroscopic effect can be canceled out